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Two days after coming into existence, the Irish Free State executes four leaders of the Irish Republican Army: Liam Mellows, Rory O'Connor, Joe McKelvey and Dick Barrett.
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Irish republican and politician (1892–1922)
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Rory O'Connor (Irish republican)
Irish republican (1883-1922)
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Joe McKelvey
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Richard Barrett (Irish republican)
IRA officer (1889-1922)
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